Aporia Collection

White Butterfly
A black veined White Butterfly (Aporia Crataegi). Date: 1930s

Engraving depicting Aporia Crataegi in it's butterfly, larvae and pupae stages, 19th century
5309284 Engraving depicting Aporia Crataegi in it's butterfly, larvae and pupae stages, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Aporia Crataegi in it's butterfly)

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia crataegi) on grass, Gavarnie-Gedre, Pyrenees National Park, France, June

Black-veined white (Aporia crataegi) butterfly pair, in flight and nectaring on Thistle. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. June

Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies
Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta/scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi), Bela Reka, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, May 2013

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Fabrizio Daminelli

Cabbage white, black-veined white, orange
Cabbage white butterfly, Pieris brassicae 1, 2, black-veined white, Aporia crataegi 3, orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines 4 and Provence orange tip, Anthocharis euphenoides 5

Large white, clouded yellow and black-veined white
Large white, Pieris brassicae, clouded yellow, Colias croceus, and black-veined white, Aporia crataegi. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas

Curtis British Entomology Plate 360
Lepidoptera: Pieris crataegi = Aporia crataegi (Black-veined White) [Plant: Potamogeton pectinatus (Potamogeton pectinatum, Fennel-leaved Pond-weed)] Date: 1824-39

Black-veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi) courtship, Alps, Slovenia

Black veined white butterfly (Aporia hippia) nectaring on flowering shrub. Yuhu, Yunnan, China. June

Black-veined White Butterflies - gathered on flowering lungwort plant (Pulmonaria spp.) - during a mass butterflies hatching - summer - June (Aporia crataegi L.). South Ural Mountains - Russia

Black-veined White Butterfly - masses of pupae on birch-tree bark (Aporia crataegi). South Tuva, Russia

Black-veined White Butterflies (Aporia crataegi). South Tuva, Russia

Newly emerged Black-veined White butterfly (Aporia crataegi). South Tuva, Russia

Black-veined White Butterfly - resting on a stone in a mountain forest (Aporia crataegi). Sengilen mountain range, South Tuva, Russia

Picture No. 10891380
Black-veined White Butterflies - gathered on flowering lungwort plant (Pulmonaria spp.) - during a mass butterflies hatching - summer - June (Aporia crataegi L.) Date:

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Black-veined White Butterflies - gathered on flowering lungwort plant (Pulmonaria spp.) - during a mass butterflies hatching - summer - June (Aporia crataegi L.) Date:

Aporia crataegi, black-veined white butterfly
Two mounted specimens of the black-veined white butterfly from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

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"Aporia: The Delicate Dance of Black-Veined White Butterflies" In the enchanting realm of nature, a white butterfly gracefully flutters its wings, revealing intricate black veins against its translucent canvas. Meet the Black-veined White Butterfly (Aporia crataegi), a mesmerizing creature found in the Pyrenees National Park. Witness their ethereal beauty as they pair up in flight, delicately nectaring on vibrant thistles. These majestic butterflies find solace amidst Woodcock orchids, engaging in romantic encounters while adorning their petals with splashes of color. Travel to Casareggio, Italy and be captivated by the Butterfly Green Ruby (Callophrys rubi), an exquisite species that shares its habitat with Cabbage Whites and Orange butterflies. A harmonious symphony of hues dances through the air as Large Whites, Clouded Yellows, and Black-veined Whites unite in a breathtaking display. Step into history with Curtis British Entomology Plate 360 - an artistic masterpiece capturing the essence of these delicate creatures. Marvel at their courtship rituals high up in the Slovenian Alps; witness their tender interactions amidst blooming flowers. Journey to Yuhu, China where another variant awaits - the Black-veined White Butterfly (Aporia hippia). Watch as it delicately sips nectar from flowering shrubs, adding a touch of elegance to this picturesque landscape. These enchanting creatures remind us of nature's transparency and fragility. They teach us that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is still beauty to be found if we open our eyes and hearts. Let us cherish these moments when Black-veined White Butterflies gather on blossoms like living poetry written across meadows.